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NEWS JUST IN: CS Nakumincha Orders All KEMSA Staff Working From Home to Report to Work

Kenya Medical and Supplies Agency has been at the centre of controversy for the past few weeks over a scandal that involves four billion Kenya shillings mosquito nets. The Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Health lost their job after it was discovered that she was at the center of the corruption scandal that saw the President of the Country, William Ruto intervene and send several staff packing.

  10 days ago ago
NEWS JUST IN: CS Nakumincha Orders All KEMSA Staff Working From Home to Report to Work

SOCIETY

Sad, Woman Reveals What Her Mukumu Girls Student Daughter Namachanja Told Her Days Before Dying

Damaris, mother of one of Mukumu Girls Secondary School student who died allegedly after ingesting contaminated food has recounted the death of the deceased who she claimed had a dream ahead of her. In a news report that has been shared by a reliable source of information, it has been reported that several students died at Mukumu Girls Secondary School allegedly after ingesting contaminated food.

  2 days ago ago
Sad, Woman Reveals What Her Mukumu Girls Student Daughter Namachanja Told Her Days Before Dying

CAREER-JOBS

Forget About Nets Scandal - CS Nakhumicha Reveals Another Big Scandal that Has Happened In Kemsa

The Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Health Susan Nakhumicha has revealed another huge scandal that has happened in Kemsa. She is clear that over 200 workers in Kemsa have been earning salaries and allowances for over two years yet they have been at home. Here is a link: https://twitter.com/Kenyans/status/1659196479175802881?t=bVRMTrQBe-mWlehST51_pQ&s=19

  10 days ago ago
Forget About Nets Scandal - CS Nakhumicha Reveals Another Big Scandal that Has Happened In Kemsa

POLITICS

Angry Governors Now Unite Against President Ruto's Government, Here is Why

Governors have now United and announced that the National Government has started to take over the devolved responsibilities, by denying the counties funding for those activities. They mentioned the Ministries of Health and Agriculture as being interfered with, which is a reversal of the steps taken ten years ago.

  8 days ago ago
Angry Governors Now Unite Against President Ruto's Government, Here is Why

POLITICS

SC Ahmednasir Accuses Ruto Of Fighting Corruption Selectively By Leaving Out Dollar Billionaires

Senior Counsel Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdulahi has blatantly accused President William Ruto and his Kenya Kwanza government of fighting corruption selectively. According to the flamboyant City lawyer, the Kenya Kwanza government is going after low government low paid Government employees and leaving out the dollar billionaires. These remarks by the senior Counsel comes amid intensified war on graft by President William Ruto and his administration.

  3 days ago ago
SC Ahmednasir Accuses Ruto Of Fighting Corruption Selectively By Leaving Out Dollar Billionaires

EDUCATION

Khasoko Boys School Closed Indefinitely after Death of Student over Unknown Illness

Khasoko Boys School in Bumula constituency has shut its doors indefinitely following the untimely death of a student due to an unknown illness. The school joins the list of some schools that have had health issues among its students over several issues.The health department in Bungoma county will now swing into action to find out the cause of the illness threatening students' lives.

  5 days ago ago
Khasoko Boys School Closed Indefinitely after Death of Student over Unknown Illness

EDUCATION

BREAKING NEWS: One Pupil Dies, 23 Hospitalized Complaining of These Symptoms in Nyandarua

Incidents where students have died in schools have been on the rise in the recent past with the government urging parents as well as school heads to be extra careful. This is because just a few weeks ago, a few students from the famous Sacred Heart Mukumu Girls High School lost their lives while hundreds more were hospitalized.

  6 days ago ago
BREAKING NEWS: One Pupil Dies, 23 Hospitalized Complaining of These Symptoms in Nyandarua

HEALTH

What Nakuru County Government received from Ministry of Health in Partnership with Amref

Nakuru county government have said that they received 695 oxygen cylinders, splitters, piping and oxygen supply kits from the ministry of health in partnership with Amref Health Africa, a mile stone in ensuring the realization of Primary Healthcare Coverage (PHC). They said that health Executive Jackline Osoro said that the consignment is aimed at boosting the reliable supply, storage and distribution of medical oxygen at twelve health facilities across the county.The county said that the equipments will be of good help to the residents of Nakuru and the neighbouring counties.They said that since health coverage in the country is part of the big agenda by the national government health in the county also will be improved.

  10 days ago ago
What Nakuru County Government received from Ministry of Health in Partnership with Amref

POLITICS

" I Have Resigned From Government Effective Immediately" Another of Ruto's PS Resigns

The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, department of correctional services Esther Ngero has resigned from her job. This has been announced by Head of Public Service Hillary Kosgei. The PS has left office because of personal reasons, becoming the second PS to quit government in a period of 8 months of Kenya Kwanza government.

  6 days ago ago

POLITICS

" I Have Resigned From Government Effective Immediately," Another of Ruto's PS Resigns

Esther Ngero, the department's principal secretary for correctional services under the Ministry of the Interior, has left her position. Hillary Kosgei, the director of the public service, has announced this. The PS resigned from government service for personal reasons, making him the second PS to do so in the eight months of the Kenya Kwanza administration.

  5 days ago ago

POLITICS

"Fire Gachagua If You Want To Sort Out KEMSA Scandals" Alai Message To The President

Another controversy has engulfed the Kenya Medical and Supplies Agency (KEMSA), this time regarding the suspected illicit purchase of mosquito nets worth more than 4 billion Kenyan shillings. Since taking power following the August 9th 2022 general elections, this scandal is President William Ruto's administration's first significant obstacle.

  11 days ago ago

SOCIETY

Photos: See What Health CS Told New KEMSA Board After Inaugurating Them For Huge Task Ahead of Them.

The Ministry of Health Cabinet Secretary Dr Nakhumicha S. Wafula has inaugurated the reconstituted KEMSA Board and directed them to recall about 200 staff working from home. Those inaugurated to the newly reconstituted Board are KEMSA chairperson Hon Irungu Nyakera. Nyakera will serve for three months. Other board members include Hezborn Oyieko Omollo, Bernard Kipkirui, Jane Masiga, and Jane Mbatia.

  10 days ago ago
Photos: See What Health CS Told New KEMSA Board After Inaugurating Them For Huge Task Ahead of Them.

POLITICS

" Listen to What Ruto Has Told You Or You Will Regret" Mudavadi Tells CSs and Public Servants

The Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, has made a strong appeal to public servants, including Cabinet Secretaries (CSs), to heed Deputy President Ruto's warnings about corruption. Mudavadi emphasized that Ruto has been vocal and forthright about the issue of corruption, and those who choose to ignore his words may face regrettable consequences.

  9 days ago ago

EDUCATION

SAD:Khasoko Boys School Closed After Death Of A Student

Khasoko Boys School in Bumula constituency has shut its doors indefinitely following the untimely death of a student due to an unknown illness. The school joins the list of some schools that have had health issues among its students over several issues.The health department in Bungoma county will now swing into action to find out the cause of the illness threatening students' lives.

  5 days ago ago
SAD:Khasoko Boys School Closed After Death Of A Student

HEALTH

'Kuber and Ndovu drugs are killing Families' Concerned Kileleshwa MCA Now Warns Government, DCI

Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai is concerned about the widespread adoption of Kuber. High school students' drug of choice is shifting from Kuber to Ndovu. Kuber, unlike regular cigarettes, has significantly more nicotine. A pinch of the tobacco is placed under the lower lip, and the nicotine is absorbed through the mouth.

  6 days ago ago
'Kuber and Ndovu drugs are killing Families' Concerned Kileleshwa MCA Now Warns Government, DCI

POLITICS

Explosive Scandal Rocks Kenya As Ruto Unleashes Fury On KEMSA, Calls For Deputy's Head To Roll

Kenya Medical and Supplies Agency (KEMSA) has once again found itself at the center of controversy, this time due to an alleged illegal acquisition of mosquito nets valued at over 4 billion Kenyan shillings. This scandal marks the first major challenge for President William Ruto' s administration since assuming office after the August 9th, 2022 General Elections.

  11 days ago ago
Explosive Scandal Rocks Kenya As Ruto Unleashes Fury On KEMSA, Calls For Deputy's Head To Roll

CAREER-JOBS

KEMSA Staff Earned Sh800 Million From Home as Others Toiled for Them

The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) continues to pay millions of shillings to 350 workers ordered by the state to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 350 employees who are working from home reportedly continue to receive their full paycheck. The state implemented a cleanup in November 2021 to bring order to an already deteriorating government agency.

  10 days ago ago
KEMSA Staff Earned Sh800 Million From Home as Others Toiled for Them

CAREER-JOBS

Know More About New KEMSA Board Chairperson Appointed By Ruto After the Ksh 3.7 Billion Scandal.

Ministry of Health Cabinet Secretary Hon Susan Nakhumicha has instructed and ordered the new KEMSA Board to ensure that employees who have been working remotely to resume their duties at the office at 8am on Friday. This comes few days after President William Ruto gazetted the appointment of Irungu Nyakera as the new chairperson of the Board of Directors of Kemsa.

  10 days ago ago
Know More About New KEMSA Board Chairperson Appointed By Ruto After the Ksh 3.7 Billion Scandal.

POLITICS

Lawyer Ahmednasir Gives President Ruto a Five Point Advice on What to Do About KEMSA Scandal.

President William Ruto dismissed his principal secretary in the Ministry of Health a few days ago after a scheme to steal over 4 billion shillings became public. Picture courtesy. President William Ruto in an interview with the media President William Ruto acted swiftly to safeguard the scene and suspend additional Kenya Medical Supplies Agency employees.

  8 days ago ago
Lawyer Ahmednasir Gives President Ruto a Five Point Advice on What to Do About KEMSA Scandal.

POLITICS

Robert Alai Alleges How Ruto's Allies Are Delaying The Prosecution Of KEMSA Fraud Suspects

Vocal Azimio politician Robert Alai has allegedly mentioned the Person preventing KEMSA scandal suspects from being arraigned in Court despite their files being forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecution. According to the Kileleshwa Member of County Assembly, the file had been forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecution weeks ago even before President William Ruto cracked the whip in the Ministry of Health.

  8 days ago ago
Robert Alai Alleges How Ruto's Allies Are Delaying The Prosecution Of KEMSA Fraud Suspects